Dude, Just Get a Steam Deck

Retro Game Corps May 24, 2025
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Hey everybody, this is Russ from Retro Game Corps. I like to test out fun new ways to play my favorite classic (and modern) games. 🎥 In-depth reviews and showcases 🕹Emulation setup guides Ethics statement: I do not accept sponsorship or paid promotion for any of my work. However, many videos will contain affiliate links where I will earn a commission at no additional cost to you. More info: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/

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Believe it or not, the Steam Deck has been around for over three years. Let's take a look at why it continues to be one of the favorite gaming experiences of the past decade. Buy a Steam Deck: https://www.steamdeck.com/ SSD upgrade: https://amzn.to/3YUvSdR microSD card: https://amzn.to/3SMh0dP dbrand KillSwitch case: https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/steam-deck-cases tomtoc Steam Deck case: https://amzn.to/44QxbOM Mechanism adapter: https://getmechanism.com/products/mechanism-adapter-for-steam-deck-killswitch Deck Buttons: https://deckbuttons.com/ Valve Steam Deck dock: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeckdock GameSir Super Nova controller: https://amzn.to/44IgODM Other videos: Screen comparison video: https://youtu.be/nTRIVZPqUK4 Emulation on Steam Deck: https://youtu.be/23ZodrKmXuw EmuDeck guide: https://youtu.be/89-LRCob6H8 RetroDeck guide: https://youtu.be/bXS00Wcbwt4 Mechanism pillow: https://youtu.be/PXHIzS2XEMw GameSir Super Nova: https://youtu.be/2c47w_ta5GE Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456 YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:15 what is the Steam Deck? 03:05 screen comparison 05:18 size and controls 08:14 ergonomics 09:52 software experience 12:40 desktop mode and emulation 16:26 accessories 20:17 how I use the Steam Deck 25:14 potential drawbacks 29:50 other options 31:12 summary and conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy ^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #SteamDeck #valve #steam #handheldpc #pcgaming #emulation

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